Big Mac Nachos

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A twist on the classic, these Big Mac nachos are made from corn chips topped with cooked beef mince, melted cheese, lettuce, gherkins and a Big Mac style sauce. An amazing sharing dinner to have with friends and family.

A white baking dish filled with nachos topped with ground beef, lettuce, pickles, sesame seeds, and a creamy sauce, set on a wooden surface with a red cloth.

Back in 2021 I created my own version of the popular Big Mac style sauce. My readers absolutely loved it. Since then I've used it in several more viral recipes including Big Mac Pizza and Big Mac Tacos. Now I'm going next level again with my new recipe Big Mac Nachos.

This recipes comprises your favourite corn chips topped with cooked beef mince and cheese which are then melted in the oven. Once cooked, add the chopped lettuce, sliced gherkins, Big Mac style sauce and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

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Big Mac Nachos

Ingredient notes:

A variety of taco salad ingredients on a wooden surface, including ground beef, cheddar cheese, corn chips, lettuce, onion, sauces, mustard, sesame seeds, and pickles.

Big Mac style sauce: This sauce comes from my stand-alone recipe for Big Mac Style Sauce, to be served in burgers.
Corn chips: Choose thick, sturdy corn chips so they hold up well under the toppings and don't go soggy. Plain salted chips work best, but you can also try lightly seasoned ones. I used the cheese flavoured corn chips I had in the cupboard.
Mince: The classic choice for this meal is beef mince. By all means feel free to swap this for your preferred type of mince.

Note: Scroll to the recipe card for the ingredients, quantities and the full method.

Step by step instructions:

In a small bowl, mix all of the burger sauce ingredients. Place in the fridge while you prepare the nachos.

A glass bowl containing mayonnaise, yellow mustard, ketchup, sweet relish, and seasonings on a wooden surface.

Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion until softened, then set aside. Add the beef mince to the frying pan, break up with a wooden spoon then cook until browned. Season well with salt and pepper.

Chopped onions being sautéed in a frying pan until golden brown.

Ground beef cooking in a skillet, with some pieces browned and others still pink. Steam is visible rising from the meat.

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan bake. Spread the corn chips in a baking dish. Top with the cooked mince and grated cheese.

Ingredients for a taco casserole arranged on a wooden surface, including ground beef, lettuce, tortilla chips, cheese, sauce, pickles, onions, and sesame seeds.

A white baking dish filled with round tortilla chips topped with a layer of cooked ground beef.

Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the chips are turning golden.

A white baking dish filled with corn chips, cooked ground beef, and shredded cheddar cheese on a wooden surface.

A white baking dish filled with nachos topped with melted cheese and ground beef on a wooden surface.

Remove from the oven and top with lettuce, sliced gherkins, burger sauce and sesame seeds.

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A rectangular dish filled with nachos topped with ground meat, lettuce, pickles, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of creamy sauce.

Serve immediately and let everyone dig in straight from the tray.

A white baking dish filled with nachos topped with ground beef, lettuce, pickles, sesame seeds, and a creamy sauce.

Recipe FAQs:

Can this recipe be made gluten free?

Yes you can. Make sure you use gluten-free corn chips and double-check that your ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise are gluten-free.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

You can prep the components ahead (cook the mince, chop the veg, and make the sauce), but assemble and bake the nachos just before serving so the chips stay crisp.

Storage:

Big Mac Nachos are best eaten fresh, but if you do have leftovers, reheat in the oven or air fryer to help keep the chips crisp. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge before reheating. This recipe is not suitable for freezing.

Top tips:

To save time, you can absolutely use store-bought burger sauce in place of homemade.

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Yield: Serves 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

A twist on the classic these Big Mac nachos are made from corn chips topped with cooked beef mince, melted cheese, lettuce, gherkins and Big Mac sauce.

Ingredients

1 tsp oil
1 onion, finely chopped
600g lean beef mince
200g corn chips
100g grated cheese
¼ iceberg lettuce, diced
3 gherkins, sliced
1 tsp sesame seeds

Burger Sauce

¼ cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp mustard
3 Tbsp ketchup
½ tsp garlic powder
2 small gherkins, finely grated

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix all of the burger sauce ingredients. Place in the fridge while you prepare the nachos.
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion until softened, then set aside.
Add the beef mince to the frying pan, break up with a wooden spoon then cook until browned. Season well with salt and pepper.
Preheat the oven to 180°C fan bake.
Spread the corn chips in a baking dish. Top with the cooked mince and grated cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the chips are turning golden.
Remove from the oven and top with lettuce, sliced gherkins, burger sauce and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately and let everyone dig in straight from the tray.

Notes

To make this recipe faster you can use pre-made burger sauce.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 823Total Fat: 48gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 937mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 3gSugar: 10gProtein: 54g

Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.

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Vanya